10,000 Steps

65% of males and 74% of females are not sufficiently active for health benefits

52% of Australian women and 67% of Australian men are overweight or obese

For some time we’ve been told that a 30 minute walk will keep us at a recommended level of fitness but that’s been changed to the idea of 10.000 steps. It basically means walking 10,000 steps every day.

This simple regime

boosts energy levels and improves mood

reduces risk of chronic diseases

reduces stress and tension

improves balance and flexibility

improves sleep

assists in weight management

increases muscle and bone mass

Just exactly what we need at this stage of our lives.

Sounds simple enough, just walking round the house must surely take up half of that, but I was wrong.

On my first day, after walking round the market shopping for this and that, I only clocked up 2000 steps. I’m definitely going to have to step out some more.

Walking is still the easiest way to get exercise – and the cheapest. All you need is a good pair of shoes.